Information for carers

It is important to remember that everyone who has
dementia experiences it in their own way. Although many of the
symptoms are the same, they can vary quite widely even on a daily
basis. Because each of us is a unique individual with our own
unique personality and life history, one person's journey will not
be the same as another's. It is important for families and carers
to know what type of dementia a person has and the types of
behaviour that may occur.

This section deals with some of the issues any
carer may face, be they a professional carer or a family
member or friend, when caring for the person who has memory
loss and is confused. Bear in mind that these are intended to be
guidelines; some solutions might work for some people but might not
work for others. It is a case of working through to find out what
suits you and the person you are caring for.